Health

Is Life Just A Mix Of Hobbies That Make It What It Is?
When we look at our lives, what do we think that they are made up of? Are they made of things that we need to do or things that we enjoy like our hobbies for instance? Life can’t always be about work and no play as we all say, or at least I have been saying that for years. Now I am not saying that we don’t need to work to make money so that we have it, but what I am saying is we can’t always work, we need to do things that help us relax and regroup from it too. What is life exactly? Have we ever really asked ourselves this, or do we just live the way we think we should? What I mean by that, is doing our jobs because we have too and trying to make sure we have some downtime too. Now I am sure some people are thinking of downtime as going on vacation and that could be one way to look at it, but you don’t always have to go places to do a hobby. I think I have actually mentioned that before, but I will again, you can stay home and do your hobbies and have just as much fun with them as if you were out somewhere. If life is just a mix of hobbies what does that even mean? That means, that you are doing things that you enjoy to do, in the way you live your life to give it purpose and meaning. That could be getting out in nature, or reading to relax or to do projects to sell at markets or to your friends that type of thing.
By Louise Barracoabout a month ago in Chapters
What Is The Meaning Of Self-Care
When we think of self-care a million different meanings come to mind don’t they? Yes they do because each person has a different meaning for what self-care means to them. Some people might say that self-care is being alone with their own thoughts, some might say it is going out with friends to lunch or dinner or even a coffee date. Some might even say self-care is getting their nails done or their hair, or even taking a bubble bath? But what exactly is the meaning of the word self-care? Self-care is the practice of taking action to improve one's own health and it is the practice of taking an active role in improving one's well- being and happiness in particular in times of stress. Now those are the definitions I found when I looked it up, this in turn means doing anything that makes you feel good is a form of self-care. Self- care is something that has always been around and it is something that will always be around considering our lives become more stressful as the years go on, at least that is what I notice.
By Louise Barracoabout a month ago in Chapters
Can Hobbies Be Done With The Weather
When you do certain hobbies during certain times of year do you have to contend with weather? If so, does that deter you from doing certain hobbies? Or does it make you want to do more hobbies? Hobbies can be done with anything, weather included you just have to believe that they can and they will be. If you have hobbies that you enjoy doing outdoors then if the weather allows you to go out and do them, you will feel amazing when you do so. The more you put the hobbies you enjoy into the weather that is happening at the time, the more vitamin D you will get and if you are someone who needs vitamin D in the winter and gets outside, when it is sunny do something fun like walking or even shovelling the snow if that needs doing. I am not very into shovelling the snow but I know that it needs to be done and I will do it just so that I get some fresh air. The more fresh air in the winter the better I feel so I try to be able to do hobbies like swinging on the swing that type of thing. I also really enjoy re-organizing my room and things in the winter.
By Louise Barracoabout a month ago in Chapters
What if the ozone layer dissolved exposing life to lethal ultraviolet rays?
The Vanishing Shield Ice crystals crunched underfoot as Dr. Lena Novak stepped from the heated core of her Arctic station, the Barneo research outpost perched on 88°N latitude. The midnight sun hung low, a bloated orange disc filtering through perpetual twilight haze. Inside the main dome, monitors glowed with satellite feeds from Nimbus-7 successors—ozone mapping arrays that had hummed reliably for decades.
By crypto | Scienceabout a month ago in Chapters
Mobility Madness
A while back there used to be a show called Some Mothers' Do have 'em, Tv madness akin to the Dick van Dyke show. A completely accident prone man that was unable to get through life without causing chaos. I remember watching it and thinking there was no way that anyone could cause that much mayhem, until I got a mobility scooter!!
By Nadine Haighabout a month ago in Chapters
Happy New Year 2026
Happy New Year 2026! A new year is like a new book with empty pages, waiting for us to write our own story. It brings hope, fresh energy, and new chances to make life better. As we say goodbye to the past year, we welcome 2026 with open hearts and positive thoughts.
By shaoor afridiabout a month ago in Chapters
Chapter 9: The Final Sermon (Farewell Hajj)
The Final Sermon (Farewell Hajj) In the year 632 CE, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ knew that his mission was coming to its completion. After more than twenty years of struggle, patience, guidance, and sacrifice, Islam had spread across Arabia. Tribes that once fought endlessly were now united by faith. Justice had replaced chaos, and mercy had replaced revenge.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
Chapter 8: The Peaceful Conquest of Makkah (630 CE)
The Peaceful Conquest of Makkah (630 CE) For nearly twenty years, the city of Makkah had been a place of pain for the early Muslims. It was where they were mocked, tortured, boycotted, and forced to leave their homes. Families were divided, livelihoods were destroyed, and many suffered simply for believing in one God. Even after migration to Madinah, the threat from Makkah never fully disappeared.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
Chapter 7: The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah
Chapter 7: The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah Several years after migrating to Madinah, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his followers still longed for Makkah. It was their birthplace, the city of the Ka‘bah, and the center of their faith. Though they had been forced to leave, their love for Makkah never faded. In the sixth year after Hijrah, the Prophet ﷺ had a dream that Muslims would enter Makkah peacefully to perform Umrah, the lesser pilgrimage.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
Chapter 6: The Early Battles and Self-Defense
The Early Battles and Self-Defense After migrating to Madinah, the Muslim community finally found safety—but peace did not come immediately. The Quraysh of Makkah were furious. They had lost control over the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his followers, and they feared that Islam would grow stronger outside their reach. Even though the Muslims had left their homes, property, and wealth behind, the hostility did not end.
By Wings of Time about a month ago in Chapters
The History of the Cigarette
The cigarette, a ubiquitous product in modern times, has a long and complex history that spans cultures, continents, and centuries. From its origins as a sacred practice to its global commercialization, the story of the cigarette reflects shifts in societal attitudes and economic forces.
By Gustavo Woltmann2 months ago in Chapters
Chapter 5: Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah
Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah After the migration (Hijrah), Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the early Muslims arrived in Madinah, a city very different from Makkah. Unlike Makkah, Madinah had many tribes, different religions, and long-standing conflicts. The city needed peace, order, and unity. What happened next was not only the beginning of an Islamic state, but also one of the most important social transformations in history.
By Wings of Time 2 months ago in Chapters